Executive Order 14156: Declaring a National Energy Emergency

The President has declared a national energy emergency, citing high prices, foreign threats, and critical infrastructure vulnerabilities as a pressing risk to national security. This executive order activates emergency powers to fast-track energy production, streamline permitting processes, and boost energy transport and refining—especially in the West Coast and Northeast. It also calls on multiple agencies, including the Department of Defense, to assess and address energy supply gaps that threaten military readiness and economic stability. The directive aims to secure America’s energy independence while strengthening resilience against global disruptions.